I saw a video today that has stuck with me: I really just wanted to be here to celebrate everyone in this room because I know how hard it is to get up in the morning when the world’s against you and even when the lights are sparkling and the fashion is on and theContinue reading “International Women’s Day”
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February 28
I learned today that today is “Rare Disease Day,” and because I am part of several community orgs for cerebral palsy, I learned that CP and the term rare are connected. Here’s something I learned today: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability, yet many of its root causes – including geneticContinue reading “February 28”
National Chili Day
I have 2 recipes for chili that I love. Today, I share one from my brother in law, David. It’s always a crowd pleaser. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1½ to 2 hours Makes: 6 quarts of chili Ingredients: Directions: Serving Suggestion: Serve with corn chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Letter to an Elder Day
Elder means several things to me. I could write to any one of my ancestors. I could write to any one of the leaders of the church. I could write to any one of the thousands of male missionaries currently serving their missions (at least one of which is an extended family member). I thoughtContinue reading “Letter to an Elder Day”
National Love Your Pet Day
Meet our current pack. Sweetpea is the cat. She’s our mouser and cuddle hog. She loves to climb to the top of the entertainment shelf and survey her kingdom. She enjoys a drink from the tub faucet. Each night, she nestles herself under my husband’s arms while he falls asleep. Each morning, she climbs onContinue reading “National Love Your Pet Day”
Happy Valentine’s Day
For almost 28 years, I have had the same Valentine. Tonight, we ate dinner with our son… and then watched a movie. After that we went to get some ice cream. Now we’re home and surrounded by our fur-kids. Life is so good.
Galentine’s Day
Normally, this is the night that we adventure with our DnD group and kill imaginary creatures with our fantasy counterparts, and we talk, and we eat and just chill out. The weather in our area of the world derailed our plans. Instead, I practiced retail therapy at Target. Then, I came home and got intoContinue reading “Galentine’s Day”
Groundhog Day
I am an intermittent insomniac. At least I used to be. These days, I only have insomnia in moments of great emotional or physical distress. During bouts of insomnia, it feels like living the same day over again. I remember one time, I finally crashed after a day or two. I don’t remember how longContinue reading “Groundhog Day”
Indomitable Bellatrix 